Farm Secretary

Typical Salary

£16,000 To £37,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

between 8am and 6pm flexibly

How To Become a Farm Secretary

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly
training with a professional body

College / University

You may find it useful to do a college course in a relevant subject like a:

Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts
Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration
Level 3 Certificate in Accounting

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

You could get into this job through a business administrator advanced apprenticeship.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You could apply directly for jobs. Employers will usually ask for GCSEs grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications. You'll also need experience of office administration and knowledge of bookkeeping.

Other Routes

You could take a training course through a professional body like The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators. These courses can be done whether you're working in the farming industry or are looking for a change of career.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

administration skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others
the ability to work on your own
sensitivity and understanding
to be flexible and open to change
excellent verbal communication skills
customer service skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties could include:

using tailor-made agricultural business software
keeping records of livestock and crops, to help with planning future crop and stock levels
applying for government grants and subsidies
preparing farm business accounts and tax returns
dealing with wages and personnel records
costing, ordering and paying for equipment and supplies
typing, filing and other general administrative tasks
keeping up to date with farming, health and safety and tax laws

Working Environment

You could work on a farm or from home.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

An understanding of farming or rural life will be helpful, particularly if you've lived or worked on a farm before.

Further information

You can find out more about working as a farm secretary through The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.